Functions and Roles

Power Tilt and Trim units are electro-hydraulic mechanisms driven by a motor-driven gear pump as source of providing hydraulic pressure. The angle of the outboard machine is actively changed by trim function , and an efficient running is secured. Tilt function is useful for the protection of the outboard engine. Moreover, the hull and the outboard engine are prevented being damaged by Shock absorbing function

Types of Power Tilt and Trim units

Integrated Power Tilt and Trim

Mounting class：for large-sized outboard engines 130 to 250 PS

Characteristics：
Trim and tilt integral casting structure. It is possible to install it in the outboard engine easily with two upper and lower pins.

Three Cylinder Power Tilt and Trim

Mounting class：
for large-sized outboard engines 130 to 250 PS

Characteristics：
With a separated trim and tilt casting structure, these units can be installed easily onto an outboard engine with two upper and lower pins.

Double Action Power Tilt and Trim

Mounting class：
for mid-sized outboard engines 30 to 130 PS

Characteristics：
By using a double action cylinder, achieving weight reductions of 30% or more compared with traditional products while maintaining the trim and tilt functions with just one cylinder.

Power Tilt and Trim for Small Outboard Engines

Mounting class：
for smaller-sized outboard engines below 30 PS

Characteristics：
Placing the motor inside the reservoir allowed us to extensively review the layout and achieve a compact size.

Showa Initiatives

Since Showa first offered on the market in 1976, we have continued to offer a full line-up of products for outboard motors up to the 250PS class, and we have delivered power tilt and trim units to the major outboard motor manufacturers throughout the world. This has led to Showa’s position with the largest share of the market in the industry today. Currently, in order to be able to respond to the trends towards saving resources and the conservation-orientations of our customers, we are continuing to carry out our initiatives towards further miniaturization and performance enhancement as our manufacturing objectives.